The book suggests to arrange the romaine leaves and Parmesan Toasts around the bowl of dip on a platter, but I've serve similar appetizers/salads like this, the way I've shown in the images ... well, forever.

It's a neat and convenient way to serve, especially at a party because you can replace any of the elements as they run low (with duplicate supplements from the kitchen), without having to disrupt service.

Incidentally, you could easily offer other crudite with the Romaine spears for variety.

Use your own favorite thick Caesar Salad dressing, or this one.

Deconstructed Caesar Salad with Caesar Cream Dip

Romaine leaves and Toasted Parmesan Baguette Croutons

(You can easily double or triple, and so on)

1 medium garlic clove

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup fresh parsley, packed

3 canned anchovy fillets (or 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste)

1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup sour cream

1 to 2 heads romaine lettuce, depending upon size of the heads (Use the smaller, more tender leaves for this. The larger outside leaves can be used for a traditional salad.)

With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of food processor and mince.

Add Parmesan, parsley, anchovies and lemon juice. Process into a paste. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the sour cream. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Clean and separate small inner leaves of romaine. Reserve large leaves for another use.

I made the toasts from one of my homemade herb baguettes, but a plain French style baguette works perfectly, too.

Cut baguette into thin slices using a serrated knife. Place slices on baking sheet in single layer. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes, turning once during cooking. Remove from oven. Brush slices on one side with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan. Return to oven and bake until golden, about 3 minutes.

To Serve: Place Caesar Cream in small bowl and surround with romaine leaves and Pamesan Toasts for dipping. Dip is also delicious served with assorted raw vegetables.

12 comments:

Mary..We had it CONSTRUCTED for dinner just last night with the onion soup....But while I was making it..I ate some deconstructed.That's how much I love this.Your presentation looks so pretty..Good idea the book there also.

What a clever and fun way to serve a Caesar. Fondue is a family favorite and I'm looking forward to preparing this salad variation next time I make it. Everybody love to dip so I know this will be a hit.

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